Article from History.comHistory Of The Jack-O'Lantern
Pumpkin carving is a popular part of modern America's Halloween celebration. Come October, pumpkins can be found everywhere in the country from doorsteps to dinner tables. Despite the widespread carving that goes on in this country every autumn, few Americans really know why or when the jack o'lantern tradition began. Or, for that matter, whether the pumpkin is a fruit or a vegetable. Read on to find out!People have been making jack o'lante
As some of you may know, I have been sick for a couple of weeks now. I have a bronchial infection. I, being a man who of course knows it all, decided a doctor was not necessary and I could doctor myself. I've been drinking lemon tea with honey . . . taking penicillen . . . lots of bed rest . . . but still no improvement. So yesterday I broke down and visited the hospital. The visit started off good . . . weight down . . 83.6 kg . . .
blood presure good . . . 123 over 68 . . . great!!
Th
Two Tfers made an appearance here in Bangkok this week. Khun Ed and zappa82 both are here for brief stays. Unfortunately Ed has to head back home today . . . but if you wish to meet up with Rainer(zappa82), join the event tonight at Gullivers on Khoa San Road. Wednesday night Stu_thailand, Joy, Phong, Cherie Atwood and myself met up at Gullivers Soi 5 to greet Ed and Rainer for their visit here. As always, lots of chatter, drinking and just havin' a great time. There aren't too many photos
Someone stole all the events!!! At least thats what my Community page is telling me!! I think we should put out an All Points Bulliten and find the TF Events!!
Oh man . . . I'm finally catching up!! A couple of weeks ago Nettie CrazyHorseRE came down from Chang Mai to Bangkok. TF members gathered at Gullivers Soi 5 to welcome her visit and imbibe in some refreshment. Phong and I did not take many photos that night . . . too busy imbibing I think . . . lol. Anyway we combined our photos with photos from the 3Angels . . . and here they are . . .
Thank you Nettie and everyone who attended for a great time!!Have a great night!!
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Yesterday, Idar returned to Thailand. Tfers from all over the country came to Absolute7 last night to start off his holiday with a BANG!! As you will see from the photos, everyone had a great time.ENJOY!!
As usual, Phong and I arrived home with the sun shining brightly. I sleep better during the day anyway . . .Have a great week everyone!!
You may know these TFers as Fah(Sky99), Gan(thanwa) and Niki(Dreamgirl). Combined they are "3Angel"!! Recently they toured Koh Kred. They asked me to create a journal of their happy day . . .Here are their photos . . . ENJOY!!
I wasn't lucky enough to be the photographer that day . . . but as you can see . . . the photos are beautiful!!Have a great weekend!!
This is for all you party animals out there!!
You put your left foot in
You take your left foot out
You put your left foot in
And you shake it all about
You do the hokie pokie
And you turn yourself around.
That’s what it’s all about
You put your right foot in
You take your right foot out
You put your right foot in
And you shake it all about
You do the hokie pokie
And you turn yourself around
That’s what it’s all about
You put your left arm in
You take your left arm o
As many of you know, having recieved messages from awa, 5 profiles were banned yesterday and all Premium status.
Well she's back!! This makes for some interesting commentry. This time as awajasmine from monrovia, Liberia.
I wonder if TF is actually collecting the money?? Now I see "Photo Awaiting Approval" . . . this should be good if the mods let us see it . . .
So Papa . . .
What did you do this weekend??
Well . . .
Thanks for asking
There's only one word that can describe this weekend.
"Grand"
Yes . . it was GRAND !!
First it was to the Grand Palace. We met up with Stu_thailand At the BTS Phaya Thai. From there it was a very long taxi ride . . . interesting because there weren't supposed to be many cars on the road. It reminded me of all the non-smokers having a no smoking holiday . . .
lol
That always works.
So it was . . .
Grand pa
I've been having such ahard time trying to put this journal together. Last night after returning from Koh Samed I started to upload the photos when along comes this fierce thunder storm . . . and blows the power before I had a chance to save . . . so I had to start again. Such is life, I guess. Anyway . . . all the photos are not loaded yet, but I'll be working on that!! The weekend?? All I can say is we had fun!! Friday we started slow. We just wanted to relax, have a few drinks and enjo
Dannyboy had advertised this event for quite some time and although it wasn't the biggest one ever . . . it was certainly big!! TF members started arriving just before 8PM and they just kept on coming right up to end. Lots of drinking, lots of great conversation . . . and lots of fun!!! Many members continued the party over to Gullivers on Khao San Road. Another group of us went to The Office on soi 33. After closing the office(lol) still another group of us went over to The Rooftop on soi
Yes . . . it's true!!! TFers can keep a secret!! Pam's (BamBam101) Birthday Party was a complete surprise!! Thanks to Thomas(wd) and Stu for putting on such a great party!! You can see from the photos that everyone had a wonderful time!!
Follow this link if you want copies . . .http://www243.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery2.php?instanceid=81821596Have a great day!!!
My good friend Fah sent me her photos and wants me to post them as a journal. These photos are from recent TF events at Gullivers, Absolute 7, Bella Napoli and On The Rooftop. We always have a great time at the TF events as these photos show . . .
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I hope they bring a smile to your face . . some of them had me rolling on the floor!!Have a great night!!
Chef Claudio and friends put on an outstanding party last night at Bella Napoli. TF members gathered to meet the TF Mafioso and remember their (and our) fallen comrades, Randy Vacanti and Khun Lung, aka Mike Jonesiano. As you will see, the food and drink were plentiful!! As always, TF members were in that partying spirit and a great time was had by all!! Here are some photos . . . enjoy . . .
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http://www211.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery.php?instanceid=81007546 Have a gr
What a great event!! The Punisher did a great job setting this one upand everyone had a great time!! Starting at MacAndrews Bar at 7pm Saturday night . . trekking to 8 different pubs from Soi 20 to Soi 3 andback to soi 7 . . . it was quite an adventure and lots of fun as you will see from these photos. Enjoy!!!
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Here is the link for those who want copies . . .http://www258.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery.php?instanceid=80273908 Thank you Giles for an excellent event!!!Keep
Last night Tfers gathered at Absolute7 once again.This time to meet up with Inamorato25 Mike. And once againeveryone was in the party spirit!! Here are some photos from this event . . .
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Here is a link to the photos . . .http://www201.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery.php?instanceid=79273845 Have a great weekend everyone!!
We prayed for the rain to stop . . . and sure enough, just before 10:00am, the sun graced us with it's presence. Of course once again, we should have been more specific . . . because it was very HOT!!Some of us decided to rent a trolley bus and others braved the heat on the bicycles. As always, when TFers get together . . . we had a great time. Here are some photos of the event . . . I would have taken more, but the batteries died and it took us a while to find a place to buy more . . . but t
THE ANCIENT CITY
If you're not doing anything tomorrow
then sign up!!
Phong and I are praying for good weather
tomorrow . . .
I've been to the Ancient City 2 times before
and still have not seen everything.
Everything is so beautiful . . .
You have no plans???
Then sign up!!!
You can meet up with Ghee
at the Onnut Train Station
(upstairs)
at 10:00 am
or
Just go to the Ancient City
around 10:30 am
and we'll be waiting there!!
It's 300 baht for all you farang types
Let's let Uncle Mike go out on top . . . Just one last time . . .
For the rest of today my vote button has been relocated to khun lung's profile . . .
Please Vote . . .
http://www.thailandfriends.com/khun_lung
Have a great weekend!!!
For the rest of today my vote button has been relocated to khun lung's profile . . .
Please Vote . . .
http://www.thailandfriends.com/khun_lung
Have a great weekend!!!
Saturday night was party night for many TFers.Here are some photos from Absolute 7, McAndrews andOn the Rooftop:
r> Here's the link for those of you who want copies: http://www225.rockyou.com/show_my_gallery.php?instanceid=77399235 Have a great night!!
Friday evening TF members gathered together at Gullivers to try and find closure and pay their respects to Randy Vacanti. Randy was my friend. Randy was your friend. He was a funny, lovable guy, who only wanted to bring cheer to everyone he met. He will be remembered mostly for the funny photos he created using photoshop . . . and his crazy journals. Today, more TF members gathered together to pay their respects Thai style. I'm sure either way would have been fine with Randy. I could feel